MLB Player News

Suarez went 3-for-6 with a three-run homer Sunday at Philadelphia.

Suarez's seventh bomb of the season moved the Reds out to a seven-run lead in a game they'd win easily. He came into this game mired in a 2-for-22 slump, but three hits raised his batting average 12 points to .250.

Duffy was held out of Sunday's lineup due to a tight hamstring, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

What was originally thought to be a routine day off turned out to be injury-related, as Duffy will relinquish his regular third base duties in hopes of giving the hamstring the rest it needs. With a team day off scheduled for Monday, the timing seemed right for getting Duffy a bit of a break. Consider him day-to-day for the time being.

Duffy is out of the lineup Sunday against the Diamondbacks.

Chalk this up as a routine day of rest for Duffy, who will be held out of the lineup for the first time since May 4. Conor Gillaspie will take over at the hot corner for the afternoon contest.

Rendon went 2-for-4 with an RBI, run scored and a walk in the first game of a Saturday day-night doubleheader versus the Marlins.

The 25-year-old stepped up with his third multi-hit effort in the last four games. His bat has been in a deep slumber during May, as he's only slashed .188/.291/.375 for the month despite Saturday's effort.

LeMahieu went 2-for-3 with a walk, a run and two RBI Saturday against the Mets.

LeMahieu singled in a run in the second inning and gave the Rockies a lead they'd never relinquish. He's now recorded multiple hits in six of his last 12 games to raise his batting average to .304.

Asche went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in his first rehab appearance with High-A Clearwater on Friday.

Asche will likely stay with Clearwater through the weekend and then move up to Triple-A next week to continue getting at-bats. GM Matt Klentak said Asche will be activated as soon as he is ready to contribute. He will likely have at least a part-time role in left field after he rejoins the Phillies.

Asche (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Clearwater on Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the News Journal reports.

Asche has been out with this oblique injury since the beginning of spring training, but he seems to be progressing well through his rehab process. Barring a setback, the 25-year-old could return to the Phillies within the next couple weeks.

Segura went 3-for-5 with a steal and a run in a loss to the Giants on Thursday.

Don't lay this one on the D-backs' leadoff man, who now owns a 10-game hitting streak and a lofty .353 average for the season. His unimpressive success rate on steals (5-for-8) and lack of walks are really the only marks against him, and they can't be considered major ones in his case. Surprisingly given Arizona's scary lineup, Segura's only scored 19 times in 34 games -- that's not a bad rate, but it also puts him outside the National League's top 20 in runs. The culprit: still-cold slugger Paul Goldschmidt, who hasn't been driving in runs with anything resembling his usual proficiency.

Rivera was optioned to Triple-A Colorado Springs on Thursday.

With Scooter Gennett coming off the disabled list Thursday, Rivera was the likeliest candidate to be sent down to clear a spot on the active roster. He slashed an unplayable .196/.213/.261 at the plate through 46 at-bats with the Brewers prior to his demotion. The 24-year-old infielder will head down to Triple-A to see more regular playing time.

Arenado went 3-for-4 with a walk and his league-leading 13th homer of the season in Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Arenado's two-out solo shot in the bottom of the eighth helped the Rockies end a Coors Field losing streak at seven games with a much-needed 8-7 victory. The third baseman is elite across the board in practically every category and, although it's early, Arenado certainly looks like a legitimate MVP candidate.